'The Greatest Game Ever Played'

Baltimore Sun file photo by Ellis Malashuk

Several fans wait outside the box office at Memorial Stadium on Christmas Eve to buy tickets for the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and New York Giants. The game was played on Dec. 28, 1958 at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Several fans wait outside the box office at Memorial Stadium on Christmas Eve to buy tickets for the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and New York Giants. The game was played on Dec. 28, 1958 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. (Baltimore Sun file photo by Ellis Malashuk)

Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche (35) rushed for 59 yards on 14 carries during the 1958 NFL championship against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. He scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning play in overtime.

Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche (35) rushed for 59 yards on 14 carries during the 1958 NFL championship against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. He scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning play in overtime. (AP photo)